Lawmakers pass Inflation Reduction Act; Right wing backlash to FBIs raid of President Trumps Mar-a-Lago ensues with threats; Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers strike

Published: Aug. 15, 2022, 6 p.m.

Comprehensive coverage of the day\u2019s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.\n\nSenate advances Inflation Reduction Act, that in part, lowers high drug prices for some Americans.\nThousands of Kaiser mental health workers go on strike after failed labor negotiations.\nSanta Clara County to receive $2.5 million to address increase in youth mental health struggles.\nIran denies involvement but justifies attack against author Salman Rusdie, who was stabbed, may lose eye.\nRight wing backlash to FBI\u2019s raid of former President Donald Trump\u2019s Mar-a-Lago estate ensues with threats.\nImmigrant advocates celebrate 10-year anniversary of DACA as it faces a legal challenge in court.\nStarbucks accuses National Labor Relations Board of improper actions amidst wave of unionization at stores.\nDelegation of Democrats to visit Taiwan after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi trip.\nRecall attempt of Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascon fails.\n\nPhoto by San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston.\nThe post Lawmakers pass Inflation Reduction Act; Right wing backlash to FBI\u2019s raid of President Trump\u2019s Mar-a-Lago ensues with threats; Thousands of Kaiser mental health workers strike appeared first on KPFA.